Roger's RRC: An update

[bandiflip]

EVEN BETTER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jim]

Thats what you call a bobtail Great trials motor and still longer than a zook jimney

[Matthews]

I don't wish to be a spoilsport and stop all this fun but I'm pretty sure the MSA have a minimum wheelbase rule and something about engine/transmission/drivers seat being in front of the centreline of the wheelbase and you'll get some pretty interesting propshaft axles, go-on Roger we'll put a special SR in if you do it .
Matthew

[TwoSheds]

I think that the transfer box would be behind the rear axle on that thing...

[tecnick]

Not much space for it in the boot either.

Cheers Nick

[Rod]

Mathew would all those boring rules count if he competed in reverse.


why is it we cant get new members

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[davew]

The rule about the axle centreline doesn't apply to cross country, they put an exception in so forward controls could compete I believe.

I think you're main problem will be having to use a lawnmower engine as it's the only thing that will fit. Whilst it will be quite economical you'll have to set off on Thursday to get to a trial on Sunday

[TwoSheds]

... think you're main problem will be having to use a lawnmower engine as it's the only thing that will fit...

[cunning plan]
but not ...
(cue uplighting and dramatic music)
If I put the engine where the passenger seat should be and turn the transmission through 90deg and then chain drive the axles!

Ha Haaa! Never thought of that one did you?
[/cunning plan]

Bo - up for the challenge?

Roger

[Matthews]

Been done before, Mr Milner used to run chain drive axles about 10>12 years ago in comp safari's , the other trick regarding turning engines has also been done using a FWD Rover 800 V6 turned though 90 deg and mid mounted running off to front and rear axle.
Matthew

[TwoSheds]

Been done before, Mr Milner used to run chain drive axles about 10>12 years ago in comp safari's , the other trick regarding turning engines has also been done using a FWD Rover 800 V6 turned though 90 deg and mid mounted running off to front and rear axle.
Matthew

Eye - there's nothing new under the Sun..

[TwoSheds]

Got a few more hours on it today and made some progress (the wood is there to keep the weld-spatter off various precious things like seats, and the LPG tank...):

[Matthews]

Roger , you've only got 2 weeks till the lake district trip !

[TwoSheds]

Roger , you've only got 2 weeks till the lake district trip !

Although it looks a mess, it is quite usable even now... I think that it probably will look a little strange, but I'll be there...

[TwoSheds]

Supporting framework would have been finished but for a 'measure once, cut twice' error, so I now need some more steel to finish off
I have still got two holes to be blocked at the sides of the glass (currently covered with cushionfloor and duct-tape), all other holes are blocked adequately for the trip. I would like to emphasize that the current state is temporary so that I can come to the lakes - most of what you see will be replaced with steel or perspex when I get the time...

I went for a drive last night - it's so quiet!